Injustice and conflict in nursing homes: Toward advocacy and exchange

Journal of Aging Studies

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 39-61

  Nelson, H Wayne ^a  

^a TOWSON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85046528314     PISSN: 08904065     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0890-4065(00)80015-8     Document Type: Article

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